Nordfjordeid, Norway

Nordfjordeid, Norway

Nordfjordeid Norway

Nordfjordeid is the administrative centre of the municipality of Stad in Vestland county, in western Norway. It is located at the end of the Eidsfjorden, a branch of the main Nordfjorden, to the west of the large lake Hornindalsvatnet. The town is a commercial hub for the municipality, with several industries, shops and schools. Eid Church is also located in the town and is the main church for the municipality. The European route E39 passes by Nordfjordeid on its way from Bergen to Ålesund. Norwegian National Road 15 runs through the town on its way from Måløy to Otta. There are many tourist attractions in the area, such as the Sagastad Viking ship, the Geirangerfjord and the famous glacier at Briksdalen, which attracts large numbers of international visitors every year. There is also the well‑known Harpefossen Ski Resort and a thriving professional opera company (see below for details). Nordfjordeid is home to the Sophus Lie Conference Centre for mathematics. The notable mathematician Sophus Lie was born in the town in 1842. There are many opportunities for excellent hiking in the mountains to the north and south of the town. A hiking trail starting near the Lote Tunnel and heading south leads to a magnificent viewpoint 900 metres (3,000 ft) above sea level, overlooking other branches of the Nordfjorden and the surrounding landscape. Nordfjordeid also hosts the Malakoff Rock Festival, where artists such as Oselie, The School, Bertine Zetlitz, Marit Larsen, Lukestar, Jim Stärk, Animal Alpha, Åge Aleksandersen, Eye Emma Jedi, Svelekameratane and Turbonegro have performed. Nordfjord has its own opera house. Once a year a professional opera or operetta is produced locally by the Nordfjord Opera Company. The initiative for staging opera in this remote place with only about 3,000 inhabitants is due to Kari Standal Pavelich, who organises the productions and founded the Nordfjord Opera Company. She plays the violin in the orchestra and her husband Michael is the conductor. A 2016 production of Jacques Offenbach’s Tales of Hoffmann was reviewed in a German opera blog. Kari and Michael Pavelich received a royal honour following an opera performance.
Recommended airport
Sandane Airport (SDN)
Nearby destinations
  • Stryn a 38.40 km
  • Loen a 45.37 km
  • Hellesylt a 49.61 km